Spry Methods

Security Guard at Spry Methods (Pyeongtaek, South Korea)

Spry Methods· Pyeongtaek, South Korea·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):

Spry is seeking professional Security Guards to support physical security operations at the United States Forces Korea (USFK) Headquarters. Security Guards are responsible for protecting personnel, facilities, classified workspaces, and government assets through access control, visitor management, security monitoring, and incident response activities. Personnel must maintain the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and customer service while operating within a secure military environment.

This position supports a continuously operating 24-hour mission and requires the ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

  • Control access to government facilities and verify credentials of personnel and visitors.
  • Monitor entry control points, visitor processing areas, and protected facilities.
  • Conduct security screening and enforce established security procedures.
  • Operate and monitor Integrated Electronic Security Systems (IESS), alarms, cameras, and related security technologies.
  • Maintain visitor logs, access records, incident reports, and security documentation.
  • Conduct foot patrols and security inspections of assigned areas.
  • Respond promptly to alarms, security violations, emergencies, and suspicious activities.
  • Escort visitors and uncleared personnel in accordance with security requirements.
  • Protect classified workspaces and ensure compliance with physical security regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with government personnel, military leadership, and fellow guards.
  • Support emergency response, force protection, and contingency operations as required.
  • Participate in required training, exercises, certifications, and security briefings.
  • Maintain professional appearance, conduct, and adherence to all post orders.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

  • Active SECRET Security Clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum two years of experience in security, military, law enforcement, force protection, or related field.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment.
  • Comfortable with shift work - rotating 24/7/365 Coverage (Eight-Hour Shifts)
  • Strong observation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and remain alert for extended periods.
  • Ability to successfully pass all required background checks, medical screenings, and government-directed training requirements.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Prior military service, military police, law enforcement, or security force experience.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) installations.
  • Experience operating electronic security systems, CCTV, access control, or alarm systems.
  • Experience supporting overseas or contingency operations.
  • Knowledge of physical security and force protection procedures.

Why work at Spry Methods

  • Mission-Driven Work: Employees directly support national security, defense, and intelligence missions – work that has clear, high-impact purpose.
  • Structured Yet Entrepreneurial Culture: Described as "structured yet entrepreneurial" – employees are encouraged to "think, act and innovate." topworkplaces.com
  • Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Roles appear to be primarily hybrid (e.g., McLean, VA and Washington, DC) or on-site, given the nature of government contracting. A recent posting for "HR & Contracts Administrator" lists a hybrid schedule in McLean, VA. jobs.lever.co
  • Employee Ratings: 3.7/5.0 on employer review sites, with Work-Life Balance rated highest at 4.4/5.0. Culture rated 3.9/5.0. datanyze.com
  • Tech Stack: Engineers will work with modern tools including Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Azure, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, and more. datanyze.com
  • Notable Perks: Not explicitly listed, but as a government contractor, likely offers competitive benefits, stability, and clearances.

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